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AHIF Affordable Housing Investment Fund

AHIF Affordable Housing Investment Fund is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in La Plata|Archuleta|Montezuma|San Juan|Dolores|Hinsdale|Mineral|San Miguel County, Colorado.

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The program asks for

  • First-time homebuyer — the program sets its own definition
  • The home is occupied as a primary residence
  • A minimum 620 credit score
  • A completed homebuyer education course, through HomesFund homebuyer education required; HUD-approved
  • Residency: State Resident
  • Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • AHIF-funded; income limits apply; purchase in HomesFund area
  • A home in La Plata|Archuleta|Montezuma|San Juan|Dolores|Hinsdale|Mineral|San Miguel County

It doesn’t cover

  • Purchases above the $640,000 price cap
  • Households above $137,200
  • Homes outside La Plata|Archuleta|Montezuma|San Juan|Dolores|Hinsdale|Mineral|San Miguel County

These are the program's own published rules, not a decision about any individual — the administering agency and a lender determine who actually qualifies.

Income limit

$137,200 household income limit, as the program publishes it

The program states this limit itself. Its official site says how household size changes it.

How to apply

  1. Take a homebuyer education course

    Required by the program, through HomesFund homebuyer education required; HUD-approved.

  2. Contact the administering agency to reserve funds

    Funds are reserved through First-Come-First-Served, and are subject to availability.

  3. Work with a lender who handles the program

    Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Questions about this program

What is AHIF Affordable Housing Investment Fund?

AHIF Affordable Housing Investment Fund is a deferred second loan for homebuyers in La Plata|Archuleta|Montezuma|San Juan|Dolores|Hinsdale|Mineral|San Miguel County, Colorado. HomesFund's AHIF program uses Affordable Housing Investment Fund capital to provide down payment assistance to homebuyers in southwest Colorado. Larger loan amounts may be available. Deferred repayment structure with no monthly DPA payments. Affordable Housing Investment Fund-backed DPA. larger loan amounts available. supports affordable homeownership in SW Colorado. deferred repayment. Funding comes from Nonprofit and Local Fund.

Do you have to pay it back?

AHIF Affordable Housing Investment Fund is deferred, so no payments are due until the home is sold, refinanced, or the first mortgage is paid off. Repayment is triggered by Sale, Refinance, and Maturity Date. The assistance is recorded in 2nd Lien position. Forgiveness and repayment terms are set by the program and can change — confirm them on the official program page before applying.

Who qualifies?

AHIF Affordable Housing Investment Fund is open to first-time homebuyers and homebuyers who will live in the home as their primary residence. "First-time homebuyer" usually means not having owned a home in the last three years, but the program sets its own definition. The program lists a minimum credit score of 620. A homebuyer education course is required, through HomesFund homebuyer education required; HUD-approved. Residency requirement: State Resident. Citizenship or immigration status: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. AHIF-funded; income limits apply; purchase in HomesFund area.

What are the income limits?

AHIF Affordable Housing Investment Fund limits household income to $137,200. The limit applies to total household income, not only the borrower’s. Area median income figures are published by HUD and updated annually, so check the current table for the county before relying on a number.

What kind of home can it be used for?

AHIF Affordable Housing Investment Fund caps the purchase price at $640,000. Eligible property types include Single Family, Condo, Townhouse, and Manufactured Home. New construction is eligible. Manufactured homes are eligible.

Where does it apply?

AHIF Affordable Housing Investment Fund serves homebuyers purchasing in La Plata|Archuleta|Montezuma|San Juan|Dolores|Hinsdale|Mineral|San Miguel County, Colorado. The program targets specific areas: Southwest Colorado counties served by HomesFund.

How do you apply?

Applications for AHIF Affordable Housing Investment Fund go through the administering agency, which publishes the current terms and the application steps on its own site. Funds are reserved through First-Come-First-Served. Hey Prescott is not a lender and does not accept applications; this page describes the program so a homebuyer can take it to a lender or housing counselor.

Also for La Plata|Archuleta|Montezuma|San Juan|Dolores|Hinsdale|Mineral|San Miguel County homebuyers

Whether two programs can be combined is up to each agency. Ask before you apply.

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Program terms are set by the administering agency and can change; confirm on the official site before you apply.